Birdwood High School vs Gumeracha Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South Australia, 7.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birdwood High School
Birdwood · Government high school · 7-12
555 students · ICSEA 996
Gumeracha Primary School
Gumeracha · Government primary · R-6
87 students · ICSEA 1021
| Measure | Birdwood High School Birdwood SA | Gumeracha Primary School Gumeracha SA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 84 | #158 of 348 |
| National rank (type) | #822 of 1,472 | #2391 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | R-6 |
| Students | 555 | 87 |
| Girls / boys | 260 / 295 | 36 / 51 |
| Foundation intake | – | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 108 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 78 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +31% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 996 | 1021 |
| ICSEA percentile | 45th | 56th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 6.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.6 | 4.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Birdwood 5234 | Gumeracha 5233 |
| Council area | Adelaide Hills | Adelaide Hills |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.birdwoodhs.sa.edu.au | www.gumerachr7.sa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gumeracha Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (54.2 vs 46.0).
- •Gumeracha Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1021 vs 996), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birdwood High School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 87.
- •Birdwood High School has grown faster over five years (31% vs 21%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birdwood High School better than Gumeracha Primary School?
On the Success Index, Gumeracha Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 46.0 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birdwood High School and Gumeracha Primary School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Birdwood and Gumeracha in South Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birdwood High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Gumeracha Primary School has 13.2.
How do Birdwood High School and Gumeracha Primary School rank in SA?
Birdwood High School is 41st of 84 and Gumeracha Primary School is 158th of 348 among secondary schools in South Australia on the 2025 Success Index.